Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Irish merchant launches trainee scheme

Published: 23 July, 2008

A wine merchant has launched an initiative to find a trainee, Alan Sugar style.

Drop in sales for Australians

Published: 23 July, 2008

Australian wine exports fell 7% by volume to 737 million litres. Value declined by 2% to A$2.85 billion (1.32bn).

Court victory for Scottish whisky

Published: 23 July, 2008

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has welcomed a Canadian Federal Court decision to refuse to register the Glen Breton' trademark, for a single malt whiskey produced in Canada.

Lightweighting and bulk shipping findings to be unveiled

Published: 23 July, 2008

WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) will unveil findings from its major Glassrite Wine project at the London International Wine Fair (LIWF).

Day 51 of Clare Valley Vintage - Spreading the word

Published: 23 July, 2008

G'day Folks. If you're a subscriber to my own theory then you'll know that in any long lasting relationship there needs to be passion.

Italian officials block shipment of Brunello di Montalcino wines

Published: 23 July, 2008

Italian officials have blocked the shipment of Brunello di Montalcino's wines.

North West wine Specialist Award launches

Published: 23 July, 2008

Paul Boutinot , chairman of the North West Wines and Spirits Association (NWWSA) has launched the inagural North West Specialist Wine Retailer of the Year award.

This Week: Wine from the 50s, Del Boy plays it cool at the bar and a yet another dubious Japanese whisky commercial

Published: 23 July, 2008

Lots to talk about this week in Harpers' YouTube and quirkies round-up

Constellation buoyed by sales and acquisitions

Published: 23 July, 2008

Constellation Brands, the world's biggest wine company, has generated record results for the fiscal year 2008 of the back of strong sale and acquisition activity.

A Mini promotion from Beefeater

Published: 23 July, 2008

Beefeater gin will be beefing up its offering next month (May) with a limited edition gift pack and a promotional offer that will give consumers a chance to win a Union Jack Mini Cooper.

Bordeaux 2007: Blog round-up

Published: 23 July, 2008

There are general murmurings around the industry at present as critics and press alike weigh up the strength (and weaknesses) of the 2007 Bordeaux vintage.